I'm starting to like the lower front shock mount of the MT a lot (aka SuperTrail and SuperGravity). As expected though, the leverage is a bit more progressive, so I have the HSC almost fully open and find it hard to achieve full travel on the descents. Would an XV can for the CCDBAirCS be a better option for when the Super modes are used? Or would it be the same result and feeling as having normal can on normal Trail and Gravity modes?
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Does the AIr Can have any spacers in it now? If so you can remove as needed. I thought they told me it had a few in it from Cane Creek when they shipped. That will for sure make it more Linear.
No spacers inside.
@mtg: just out of curiosity - did you design the Megatrail with linear/digressive LR in the last part of the travel or it has a continuously progressive LR all the way? Also does the LR curve shape change when in the SuperHole® or it just alters the numerical value of the LR? I'd guess it gets lower in order to achieve more mid-stroke support and more ramp up.
@mtg: just out of curiosity - did you design the Megatrail with linear/digressive LR in the last part of the travel or it has a continuously progressive LR all the way? Also does the LR curve shape change when in the SuperHole® or it just alters the numerical value of the LR? I'd guess it gets lower in order to achieve more mid-stroke support and more ramp up.
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You could also go back to the upper front shock hole, but add some volume spacers.
170 is the most common; 165 is fairly rare.
What sag are you running, and how do you measure it?
What sag are you running, and how do you measure it?
I'm running 170's, but am considering ditching my MegaTrail for a Klein Mantra so that the rear suspension can help absorb some of the pedal strike force. Hopefully GG will adopt this suspension design in their next version (the Mega Unified Rear Triangle, or MURT, but sans the Lawwill)
Im running 170 cranks with the recommended 14mm of sag but I measure it while standing...sounds like you need to add some air..
I didn't notice your question until now.
There's no regression anywhere in the leverage curve. For Super Gravity, it's basically the same leverage curve as Trail Mode, but the geometry and travel of Gravity Mode, so yes, it does change the shape of the curve.
Anyone try running a coil shock on the MT? I'm debating trying a vector HLR on there for kicks.
Edit: Actually I can get the DVO jade for the same price. I think that's a better idea. Thoughts?
Edit: Actually I can get the DVO jade for the same price. I think that's a better idea. Thoughts?
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Wait do you have an XL already? Or are you just using a LG?
Ummmm, neither. Something a little more special is on the way. I'll be sure to post plenty of pics and specs.
It's going to be interesting to say the least. Taking extra care just for you.Ummmm, neither. Something a little more special is on the way. I'll be sure to post plenty of pics and specs.
He has a mohawk glued to the top of his full face so you know.......I wouldn't take THAT much care.
HAD, past tense. That reminds me, I should get a new one for my current helmet.He has a mohawk glued to the top of his full face so you know.......I wouldn't take THAT much care.
I'd say that I'm taking suggestions for paint schemes, but probably none of you have as horrible of taste as I do.
You could do school bus yellow. It'll have the right proportions.
I tried to do that to my old Jackal dj frame last year. Didn't have the patience (or the skill). Came out looking like I'd dipped it in glue and ridden through a sugar factory.
If someone could pull it off properly it would be baller.
If someone could pull it off properly it would be baller.
I have a Fox Van RC that I am going to try. I got it as a "cheap" backup shock, but have yet to use it as my monarch has actually been reliable as of late. Even lasted a lovely trip to Moab where many hucks to flat were performed.
As for color: Leopard. To go with all the Troy Lee leopard clothing that will be on closeout special because they are not going to sell
like old Schwinn Homegrown BIG-flake bass-boat ... that would be tits.
And btw, your silly conversations about 170-175mm cranks make me chuckle. I'll be mobbing through rocks on 180mm XT cranks on this bad boy 
Now, do you want pics as it's being built, or just wait until it's done?
Dude my crank arm when straight down in Gravity Mode is maybe 4" off the ground unweighted....FYIAnd btw, your silly conversations about 170-175mm cranks make me chuckle. I'll be mobbing through rocks on 180mm XT cranks on this bad boy
Those XT's are gonna be ground down to 170mm on Tunnel within a month.
I left that sh*t hole of SB over a year ago. I'll full Bay area now. They don't make rocks in Santa Cruz apparently. So I'm all good.
As for pics...let's wait until it's all done before we show any. But send them to me as you're taking them.
2005 called...it wants its crankarm lengths back.
Dude I grew up in north Marin. I don't think there is anywhere in The Bay I would rather live than SB or SLO unless pay was 3-4x what I could make down here.....
You will be fine up there with longer arms probably. There are two rocky trails on TAM but they are steep enough you don't really have to pedal....
These are 170's....granted my forks dropped but you could prob use 180's as a kickstand...
That said I never clip pedals on the descent and the only places I clip climbing I also did on my bike with a 14" bb...I guess if I was riding trails I didnt know it might be a different story
That said I never clip pedals on the descent and the only places I clip climbing I also did on my bike with a 14" bb...I guess if I was riding trails I didnt know it might be a different story
Well luckily that's near the multiple I get working in the Bay compared to SB
. Plus there's very few decent (if any) job oppurtunities in SB. (My sh*t hole comment was sarcastic)Also, SC trails are way better than SB IMO. Granted shuttling oppurtinites are basically non-exsistant. But I'll take pedaling up shaded single track and descending steep MTB specific trails over climbing exposed dusty fireroads and riding down flat hiking trails any day of the week. Plus much more moto close by. (SB/SLO is still sick don't get me wrong).
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Yeah, I've never understood how 5mm can make a difference clipping rocks. If I'm gonna clip 180's, I'm gonna clip 175's too.
It doesn't really. If you suck you suck. Where I notice the biggest difference is dropping an outside pedal in a turn with crappy traction. That 5mm is noticeable in where your center of gravity ends up. It's only 5mm but that's where I seem to pick up on it.
Granted I have only shot 4 trails up there and ridden on 2 but none where "steep" and as Mikey said he has ridden all of em on his YETI DJ bike at speed. There are a few with good size jumps though....very flowy and filled with tacky hero dirt is a nice change from down here...
You will have to show me some trails up there mainly becauseI just wanna see what he would look like on a bike and you are about as close as I will get.
That fucker needs a sammich!
hey gemini, want to buy some 175 sixC cranks? Cheap!
hey gemini, want to buy some 175 sixC cranks? Cheap!
Are they 148 boost compatible?
words and reading and stuff
http://blistergearreview.com/gear-reviews/2015-guerrilla-gravity-megatrail
http://blistergearreview.com/gear-reviews/2015-guerrilla-gravity-megatrail
